About
Summary
Looking for a position as Project Manager for competitive funded projects in Berlin
Positions
Grants and Programs Manager at ICN2 Competitive Funding Office Sep 2014 - Jun 2017
Catalan Institute for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Integrated management and implementation of ICN2 institutional projects that involve competitive funding, in particular those which are connected to the strategic development of the center (Severo Ochoa Program and related projects, Infrastructures involving FEDER funds).
- Support to the preparation of proposals. Monitoring of projects in terms of expenses execution. Financial justification of regional (AGAUR), national (MINECO, MECD) and EC (FP7, H2020) funded projects led by ICN2 Group Leaders.
Technical Project Manager & Administrator Sep 2010 - Aug 2014
Catalan Institute for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Search of national and international competitive funding, and coordination of funding proposals preparation.
- Monitoring of projects in terms of schedule, budget, expenses eligibility and resources. Contribution to the progress and technical report of the projects.
- Manage the Group accounts and maintain a clear oversight of the financial status of the Group funds and its needs in terms of personnel and other resources.
- Liaise with projects stakeholders (scientific advisor, reviewers, project officers, project partners, etc.). Develop and maintain good working networks and partnerships.
Researcher Feb 2009 - Aug 2010
Catalan Institute for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Synthesis of customized micro- and nanocapsules for different industrial applications. Characterization and study of their properties in terms of loading, release and stability (SEM, TEM, DLS, DSC, RMN). Industrial scale-up adjustment in strong collaboration with private sector.
Research Assistant Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
Synthesis and development of novel polymeric hybrid systems, and study of their properties in terms of curing profile and adhesion capacities.
Education
Universitat de Barcelona 2009 - 2010
Field of study: Project Management
Degree: MSc Project Management
Universitat de Barcelona 2000 - 2006
Field of study: Chemistry
Degree: BSc Chemistry
Skills
Capability of multitasking and deal with high work load when required;
Ability to quickly identify needs, and organize and prioritize actions;
Very interested in the creation of processes/procedures for management optimization;
Good in tasks which required attention to detail;
Pro-active, eager to learn from others and share knowledge;
Heartly orientation to research support;
Keen on working in international environment;
Experience dealing with a wide range of individuals and organisations;
+ 6 years experience in the management of Spanish and FPVII/H2020 research programs.
Professional interests
Participation on large EU competitive programs; Efficient integrated management of programs; Support to PIs to promote the acquisition of competitive funds; Proposals drafting and review; Budget planning and control; Financial justification